St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-04
SLUGGING ON SUNDAY.
TWO Minneapolitans Hammer Each
Other With Gloves.
Both severely Punished--Th Fight
Draw.


tested glove fights that ever took place in
the city occurred in East Minneapolis yes
terday afternoon. The contestants were
Fred Engle, a South Minneapolis butcher,
and Tom Murray, plumber. Both We're
nOviceS. this being their first BATTLE but
they crowded more genuine smuggling into
the ten rounds of the fight than has been
contained i'll all the encounters between
professional pugilstS since Warren fought
DanfOrth at the Washington rink, Mime
apoliS. Both proved to be good boxers and
hard hittera. and, although neither had
trained. their staying qualities were fairly
good. The event was preceded by cock
fight as preliminary to the afternoons
sport. y tiYe-pound blue pyle which had
won battle in South Minneapolis the pre-
cedng Sunday, was pitted against a black
breasted red. The fight lasted twenty min
utes, and was finally Won by the blue
TIE FIGHT.
1t was O'clock when the principals of
the fight. followed BY their seconds. APP
peared. Engle was the first to enter the
ring, and was soon followed by Murray.
They we've quite evenly matched as to
weight, Doth being 130-pOund men, and
Murray had the advantage of nearly an
inch i'll height. A Well-knOWn newspaper
man consented to act as referee, and time
keepers were selected from the audience
After the announcement that Marquis of
Queensberry rules would govern and a
word Of caution to the men to avoid foul
ing, the mill began.
First Round-After sparrIng for openings
kngle led, landing on Murrav'S neck. MUIR
ray returned lightly. A sharp exchange Of
blows followed. when the men clinched and
went against the rope, and were separated by
the referee.
Second Round-Engle got in on Murrav's
neck, and the latter retaliated with sharp
tacer. After more sparring Engle led and
Murray countered with his right, knocking
Eugle off his feet. Ii TRANSFERRED at the close
OF the fight that Murray hurt himself more
than he did Engie, as he injured his right so
badly that he was unable to use it with effect
during the balance of the contest Murray
also won first blood in this round
Third Round--rhe first half of the round
was taken up in sparring. Finally Eugle led,
and it was give and take for the balance of
the round. Engle got in some heavy body
blows In the region. Of the belt and landed on
MurraY'S neck and face with good effect.
Murray returned with several left hand
swings which took effect on Eugle'S face.
Murray's nose was bleeding prOfuselS at the
end Of the round, and Engle'S left cheek was
badly swollen.
Fourth Round-There was on " light ex-
change, and this was the one tame round of
the fight.
Fifth Roundabout mon started in with
determination and slugged with all their
strength. Eugle forced Murray to the rope
again, and got in some lard body blows.
Murray responded pluckily, and his left
visited Engle's face frequently.
Sixth ROund-The slugging continued, En-
gle working for the body and neck, and Muir
ray swung for Eugle's face with his left. The
men clinched ut the close and Murray went
to the floor, but was on his feet again in au
instant.
Seventh Round-Murray made his best
showing in this round, and out fought Engie,
getting in a number of effective blows on the
head.
Eighth Roundabout men showed signs of
punishment. The claret was flowing from
Murray's nose, and Engle was somewhat
winded. Engle made several of his ruSheS
and Murray almost went off his feet. but
managed TO give some lively facers in re-
! turn.
Ninth Round-The round opened up as
usual with light sparrng, and closed warmly.
! Engle continued to tap MurrayS nose and
| made several rnSheS, one of which would
have sent Murray to the floor, but he fell
| against the referee and MANAGED to keep his
! feet.
| Tenth Round-The men were urged to
make things lively, but did not seem inclined
| to obey Instructions. Enge declined to lead.
! and Murray waited for him as usual. EngIe
| finally made one OF his rushes, and clinch
| lOiIO"Cus " nth III dS Ltil " lue hOOI. Tue
| balance Of the round was uneveutful.
! This was the last round, and the referee
decided the contest draw, explaining that
| he did not think either man had gained a
marked advantage. The fifty spectators
| applauded the decision anG quietly dis
persed. After the fight was over Murray
explained why he had fought almost en-
| tirely with his left by holding out his right,
which was badly swollen from the sprain it
received when he knocked Engle down in
the second round. The fight was. on the
whole, very spirited and puclly one and
was strictly on its merits, the men each
| being anxious to make record. y purse
of $50 was the only reward for their eXer-
tons. Three-ounce gloves were used.